That double steel plate that Honda no longer sells is known as a "Grenade Clutch". Harley Davidson uses them too. This is used to promote better separation of the friction plates and improve shifting. The reason Honda doesn't sell them anymore is, as their name implies, the rivets securing the two plates disintegrate and destroy the friction plates and clutch basket leading to a very expensive repair. Honda now uses the "judder" spring set for the same purpose. There are replacement clutch kits that replace the "grenade" piece with a friction plate from what I understand and it's highly recommended to do so to avoid the damage caused by these two plates violently separating.
Awesome video. I've got a CB900C with the same weird riveted plates. I've never done a clutch before, so this video took the guesswork out. Ordering the parts now! Thank you!
Follow-up: I did my repair and it drives great! She bites on like it's brand new. However, I've noticed the clutch is dragging a little. I've messed with the clutch cable adjustment a bit, but even when it's super tight, and the clutch is pulled all the way in, the clutch still seems slightly engaged. When I'm in gear, I sometimes can't even shift into neutral. Any thoughts why this might be happening?
@@GillK95 I did! The little cover that he pulls off and tightens that flathead screw? Instead of going to the resistance, I tightened about a half-turn or more past it. Theoretically, this would make the clutch not “completely” engage at rest, but as long as it’s not slipping, it should be just fine. Then, as I wears, I’ll back it off over time. But problem solved!
@@GillK95 correct. It took a lot of messing around with, but this worked great. If you turn too far, the clutch might start to slip, but if it does, you can always back it off just a touch.
Thanks for sharing! Made me more comfortable getting a great deal on a 78 CB750 with a sketchy clutch, doesnt look too intimidating of a rebuild.
Easy job. Thanks for watching.
That double steel plate that Honda no longer sells is known as a "Grenade Clutch". Harley Davidson uses them too. This is used to promote better separation of the friction plates and improve shifting. The reason Honda doesn't sell them anymore is, as their name implies, the rivets securing the two plates disintegrate and destroy the friction plates and clutch basket leading to a very expensive repair.
Honda now uses the "judder" spring set for the same purpose. There are replacement clutch kits that replace the "grenade" piece with a friction plate from what I understand and it's highly recommended to do so to avoid the damage caused by these two plates violently separating.
Appreciate the video man! 👍🏼 have a 1980 honda CB750K and not alot of videos about that moto
You're welcome, thanks for watching
Awesome video. I've got a CB900C with the same weird riveted plates. I've never done a clutch before, so this video took the guesswork out. Ordering the parts now! Thank you!
Follow-up: I did my repair and it drives great! She bites on like it's brand new. However, I've noticed the clutch is dragging a little. I've messed with the clutch cable adjustment a bit, but even when it's super tight, and the clutch is pulled all the way in, the clutch still seems slightly engaged. When I'm in gear, I sometimes can't even shift into neutral. Any thoughts why this might be happening?
@@evanstolk did you ever figure this out? My bike is doing the same thing.
@@GillK95 I did! The little cover that he pulls off and tightens that flathead screw? Instead of going to the resistance, I tightened about a half-turn or more past it. Theoretically, this would make the clutch not “completely” engage at rest, but as long as it’s not slipping, it should be just fine. Then, as I wears, I’ll back it off over time. But problem solved!
@@evanstolk so instead of backing it off 3/4 turn, you tightened it half turn past the resistance point ?
@@GillK95 correct. It took a lot of messing around with, but this worked great. If you turn too far, the clutch might start to slip, but if it does, you can always back it off just a touch.
Torque bolts is critical. Even after 40+ years as a technician I still torque the proper amount and pattern
super helpful! thank you!
I have a 92 Nighthawk and my clutch lever seems to be getting harder to pull, could that be signs of a bad clutch, or something like that?
Could be the Cable or the lever inside the cover binding up. I would check there first.
Do you know where I can find a gasket for this
try looking in: Partzilla.com, Cheapcycleparts.com, Rockeymountainatv.com, Ebay, amazon, may even find one from Honda.
@@MrFixit1 sweet thanks ✌️
Buenas noches amigo usted m puede ayudar a conseguir unos pastas de embrague para un modelo de moto similar gracias